2. A New Haven, Connecticut based Hardcore Punk band active since 2015. They Toured briefly with D.R.I. in June of 2016. Their first album Context was released on July 25, 2015.
3. Alabama hard rock/hardcore unit, Haste released three albums: Pursuit in the Face of Consequence, When Reason Sleeps, and The Mercury Lift, toured with artists as varied as Stuck Mojo and BoySetsFire and built up a solid and zealous fanbase before disbanding in the New Year of 2007.
Stutter
Haste Lyrics
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A victim of choice, so matter of factly said,
"I'm working on the best two out of three."
In half-time we move, lines blurring fact and fiction.
We merely improvise.
You wonder about the truth and which version's mine.
What's wrong with losing myself in things I might have said to you?
Have trouble getting through.
Just speak my peace and turn away.
Somewhere it evens out between wrong and right.
If given the chance, feet first she would jump right in.
Her heart will burn to ashes either way.
In half-time we move, lines blurring fact and fiction.
We merely improvise.
You wonder about the truth and which version's mine.
What's wrong with losing myself in things I might have said to you?
Think about it now and all those things I should have said,
Have trouble getting through.
Feeling less remembered.
Losing myself in things I might have said to you.
You never seemed to care at all.
Just speak my peace and turn away.
The song "Stutter" by Haste features a complex interplay between fact and fiction, with the singer attempting to reconcile their truth with various versions of events that may exist. The opening lines suggest a sense of balance or evenness, with the singer noting that things have "evened out between black and white." This may suggest that they are grappling with opposing forces or ideas, and struggling to find a sense of equilibrium or resolution.
The lyrics that follow reference a "victim of choice," suggesting that perhaps the singer or someone they know is grappling with the consequences of their decisions. This is echoed later in the song when the line "if given the chance, feet first she would jump right in" is sung, hinting at the impulsive or reckless nature of someone's actions. The lines "we merely improvise" and "lines blurring fact and fiction" suggest that the singer is uncertain about what is real and what is imagined, and that they are struggling to articulate their own truth amidst contradictory information or interpretations.
The chorus is a repetition of the lines "what's wrong with losing myself in things I might have said to you? / Think about it now and all those things I should have said / have trouble getting through." This repetition highlights a sense of regret or missed opportunities, with the singer expressing frustration at their inability to communicate effectively with the person they are addressing. The final lines "feeling less remembered / losing myself in things I might have said to you / you never seemed to care at all / just speak my peace and turn away" suggest that the singer is feeling ignored or dismissed by the person they are addressing, which further exacerbates their sense of frustration and unfulfilled communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Now it evens out between black and white.
There is a balance or equalization between contrasting and conflicting factors.
A victim of choice, so matter of factly said, "I'm working on the best two out of three."
Someone has made a decision and matter-of-factly stated that they are working towards achieving the best outcome from a set of options.
In half-time we move, lines blurring fact and fiction.
In a state of confusion, the differentiation between what is real and what is imaginative is becoming hazy.
We merely improvise.
We are making things up on the spot, without a pre-planned strategy.
You wonder about the truth and which version's mine.
You are unsure which version of the story to believe and are questioning the authenticity of my words.
What's wrong with losing myself in things I might have said to you?
What is the harm in me getting lost in memories of what I could have said to you?
Think about it now and all those things I should have said, Have trouble getting through.
I am struggling to communicate my thoughts and express what I should have said.
Just speak my peace and turn away.
I will express my opinions and then leave the situation.
Somewhere it evens out between wrong and right.
There is a point where it becomes balanced or equal between what is wrong and what is right.
If given the chance, feet first she would jump right in.
Given the opportunity, she would eagerly and impulsively engage in something wholeheartedly.
Her heart will burn to ashes either way.
No matter what the outcome, she will be deeply affected and emotionally invested.
Feeling less remembered.
I am experiencing a sense of being forgotten or overlooked.
Losing myself in things I might have said to you.
I am getting lost in memories of what I could have said to you.
You never seemed to care at all.
It seems like you never showed any concern or interest in the situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Emandu Wilcox, Ernest Dixon, John Martinez, John Sebastian, Mark Sebastian, Romye Robinson, Roy Hamilton, Shaffer Smith, Steve Boone, Trevant Hardson
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Kelly Reaves
Just wanted to thank all you guys for watching and posting after all these years. The shows were always a blast thanks to you and we could not have done any of it without your support. Thank you. There's a facebook page I hope to add some stuff to in the near future. @macktastic, @xApeRx, have great memories from those shows!
PC GUY
Hey Kelly do you have a new facebook page or any other social media? I can't find you, would like to reach out thanks.
SoilentGr33n
I hope you guys were aware of how ahead of the game you were. Haste and Turmoil and the two 90's bands I wish people would bring up more for this reason.
Mike Rhodes
I caught you guys in Upstate New York with Skycamefalling back in '02. Great seeing you live.
I also titled my 3rd release "When Reason Awakes" and flipped the song titles from "When Reason Sleeps" into the lyrics.
You guys are still in rotation when I listen to music.
God bless
Mizeri
I still jam this album frequently. Such a gem in my book.
Kelly Reaves
Thank you for not forgetting us. It means a lot!
Brodrick Robertson
@Kelly ReavesWill always love you bro
Bryan
Oh you know. Just an old Haste fan here in 2019 still watching their shit! Love this band.
Hasterockband
Thanks for not forgetting us
Bryan
@Hasterockband Thanks for making some phenomenal music! I’ll never forget the day I heard The Death of Stars Like the Sun and The Absentee on this Metal for the Masses MP3 CD I had back in high school.